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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14

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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 provides amenities like a water park and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14

  • Bella Vista is a beautiful coastal inspired beach home that offers amazing sunsets and spectacular views of the beach, Gulf of Mexico, and East Galveston Bay all from the furnished wrap-around deck. The house has 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, and is located on the quiet end of the Bolivar Peninsula, while still being just a short drive to shopping and restaurants.

    Bright and airy, Bella Vista’s great room is flooded with natural light that bathes the beautiful furnishings with a warm glow. The spacious open concept beach house allows for easy entertaining between the large living room with an electric fireplace, dining room, and kitchen with breakfast bar and stools. The kitchen is fully stocked with a drip coffee machine, blender, microwave, slow cooker, etc. Some pantry items, spices, and limited paper supplies are also provided.

    On the main floor you will find the primary bedroom and a bunk room. The primary bedroom has an amazing beachfront view with a king size bed and a television. Next is the twin over twin bunkbed in the second bedroom (also with its own television). Upstairs you have a bedroom with one queen over queen bunk and one full size bed; as well as a loft bedroom with 2 queen beds. High speed internet is provided for your streaming convenience.

    Then there's the the lower level you will find a large entertaining space with a charcoal grill, picnic/bar area and outdoor seating. The convenient outdoor sand shower is perfect for rinsing off your time at the beach. You can experience the wonderful sights and sounds of the coast, whether bird watching in the Bolivar Flats or fishing in the gulf. Bella Vista beach house is perfect for your next family get-together or best friends' getaway weekend. This is a family-friendly beach that cannot be beat, so bring the everyone and enjoy!

    If you need extra space, another Swedes property, Bach Haus, is directly across the street!

    Small dogs (35 pounds and under) allowed with pet fee. Cargo lift is NOT available for guest use. All Swedes Real Estate vacation rentals are non-smoking properties. Swedes does not rent to guests under 25 years of age.
    The homeowner does not provide linens and towels, but, if you choose, they are available upon request from our linen service (additional fee applies).

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Water park

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,834 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Port Bolivar is home to this vacation home. Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. Visit our Port Bolivar travel guide
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TX, Bolivar Peninsula

What's nearby

  • Aerial panorama coastal homes at Port Bolivar Beach Texas
    Crystal Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    59 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Evening sun illuminates the Seawall at Galveston, Texas
    Galveston Seawall
    59 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Sunrise and sunset
    Port of Galveston
    60 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Gilchrist Beach
    1 min walk - 0.1 km

Restaurants

  • Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill
    11 min walk
  • Jayla’s Bar & Grill
    10 min walk
  • Beach Dreams
    10 min drive
  • Mamma Mia’s Italian Bistro
    6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 located?

Situated in Port Bolivar, this vacation home is steps from Gilchrist Beach and Crystal Beach. High Island Beach and Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Bella Vista: 4 BR, 2 BA House in Gilchrist, Sleeps 14 Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

8.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Chandler, TX

Nice Place

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House and location was great. Vacuum cleaner did not work everything else was fine
Verified

8/10 Good

Halie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house! Great location and views!

We had a great time! Check in was easy and the house was beautiful! Location was great with awesome views!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Family Trip at Bella Vista

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The beach house was absolutely wonderful and accommodating for our family and our pup Phoebe! The home was beautiful, the view was spectacular, and the close access to the beach made everything so much easier to and from the beach. The local food places were all about 10-15 minute drive and the food was all so amazing! Perfect spot for your family to enjoy a beachfront week!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Natalia L.

Easter weekend fun

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall, it was great. Two things that stood out during our stay. Washer/dryer machine are way too small!!! Temu size and not an actual 4 bedroom house, one of the rooms upstairs is an open area and you can clearly hear everything that happens in the house. Not comfortable. Refrigerator took some time to work but maintenance came and fixed it.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

Spring Break

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time! Loved the layout of the house and the beds were comfy. The beach was a very close walk and not crowded at all. The kitchen was very well stocked with just about everything we needed. The couch could use an upgrade. There was not a regular washer and dryer. Only a very small washer/dryer combo unit, so I was not able to wash towels. Next time we will pay the extra fee for linens. The yard needed to be mowed. The outdoor shower was just a hose in the shower, but it worked fine for a quick rinse. The location was great! We were far enough from the crowds, and just a quick drive to local restaurants and gas stations. Overall, we had a great time and would stay here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Jordan E.

Not impressed.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The interior of the beach house was nice. However the exterior was not as advertised. The photos show a nice porch and downstairs area that is painted grey and white. When we got their the porch and downstairs was half way painted this awful red/brown color and it obviously had been done some time ago bc it was peeling off. Also felt weird having to pay for linens and then still having to make all of the beds ourself. Going on vacation felt more like being a housemaid instead.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Bella Vista House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Beach was calm and relaxing sitting on the porch listening to the water. The house was in great shape. Clean. Very roomy and to my surprise the beds were comfy for a rental. I’d stay at the house again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

beautiful cabin & beautiful view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: great location away from the busier section of beach,plenty of room & kitchen very well stocked. only issues were patio furniture needs repair-several slats fell out of chairs(rusted)-the kitchen countertops were very gritty from sand/top bunks also sandy.yes it is the beach but this was way above normal sand exposure. overall a great time-will plan to stay here again!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Audra C.

Relaxing Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home right on the beach and very quiet location. We did have to buy soaps, a blow dryer, dishwasher tablets, sugar etc. About an hour drive to Galveston unless you get caught in weekend ferry traffic which took hours. We did enjoy the Anahouc Wildlife park nearby and plenty of seashells!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yasheka R.

Review Sept 2024

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We started vacation here 3 years ago. We love this rental. The rental staff are amazing. I’ve never had any issues dealing with them. Our entire family has such a great time every year.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nikia n.

Beautiful beach front home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful and clean and decorated really cute! Beach front was perfect for beachcombing and fishing. The beds were all comfortable and my family really enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Cute house with a secluded beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The inside of the house was clean, nicely decorated and very beachy. Our 8 people were very comfortable. There were many many light bulbs burned out but we made it work. The deck on the outside was spacious although we wished it had a table to sit at. The deck was in poor repair and had lots of sharp and rough spots from peeling paint. The beach was very close and easy to get down to.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Vixcki S.

28th Year at the beach

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We searched for homes with a lift because we needed one. Bella Vista came up and we had stayed there before and used the lift. Because it came up we thought that meant the lift was available. There were 5 women over 65 at this camp in the middle of a storm. It literally took hours be get everything up there. Please fix your site so other will not think the lift is available. It shouldn't come up under that search criteria if it's not available. We have rented with you for over 20 years. This was very disappointing. And there was no ice maker in the refrigerator. A beach house needs an ice maker
Verified

6/10 Okay

DDS

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good stay and good house, but odd way of managing linens. We had to pay for sheets and make every bed/pillow in the house. Last time I’ll be staying at one managed by that company.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alissa s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The view was amazing

What a wonderful place to unwind. The beach was perfect. The view amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

claudia d.

Bella vista

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Always a great vacation on the peninsula and the cabin was a good one right on the water and plenty of room
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Criselda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Went on a family vacation. We enjoyed our time. Beautiful view. Will rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Getaway

Thank you Swedes Real Estate, Bella Vista is beautiful. The house was very clean just as described. Beautiful view and just a few feet from the beach. We had a great time and will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Romelia A.

Beautiful Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The moment we walked in we were in awe with the home, it was absolutely beautiful. The rooms were great I loved that the beds were basically sealed to the floor in a few rooms this was perfect from keeping things from getting lost. We did have issues with the washer/dryer as it did not function properly and changed the color of the load of clothes that was in there. The walk to the beach from the house was the best part. All in all it’s a great home.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Manuel R.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Property dirty on the outside

The house was clean but the outside was very dirty and the grill still had food and it wasn't clean But the rest was ok
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Kirsten P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

What a mess

Renters Beware!An RV combo washer/dryer should never been used in a 4 bedroom (sleeps 16) rental. Between the washer dryer combo not working and flooding, the management team wouldn’t do anything about it. Not only did we have to pay for all of linens and towels we then had to drive to Winnie in order to wash and clean all of the towels we paid for after cleaning up the flooded floors. But wait it gets better!The dishwasher leaks along with the fact it will open on its own during a cycle and again causes flooding, leading to yet another trip to Winnie to the laundromat. The ice maker in the fridge is not working along with the high chance of having a seizure due to the fast flashing led lights in the fridge and freezer. The upstairs shower doesn’t work along with all the porch lights being out. Oh and make sure you bring your own toilet paper and paper towels as management will NOT provide you extras. I’m sure the list of none working items is even longer.After 3 days of complaining, out of our 6 day stay, we finally were told they would credit us 1 night stay back….We love the Bolivar Peninsula and have came down every 3-4 months for the past few years, staying a different place every time. Out of all the places we have stayed down here I have to say this is by far the worst stay we have had.The views and location of this house are good but the complete lack of maintenance doesn’t justify it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Bella Vista House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location. Beach was calm and relaxing sitting on the porch listening to the water. The house was in great shape. Clean. Very roomy and to my surprise the beds were comfy for a rental. I’d stay at the house again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

Perfect Location for a Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is well-kept and comfortable. We were so excited it is also pet friendly so our dog could come for his first beach trip too. With the beach access road right next to the house, it was easy to load up the car and drop off our needs for the day on the beach and then drive the car back so we weren’t hauling back and forth on foot. We loved our stay. The only downfall is there isn’t a separate washer and dryer so if we had stayed longer than our 4 days we might have gone to a laundromat. Other than that, beautiful property and amenities.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Carlo A.

Bella Vista Visit - March 24 - 26

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rent from Swedes every year around this time of the year. I have stayed at multiple properties and have always had a good time. I plan to continue this trend. My friends and I enjoyed this property. It was quiet and comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Yasheka R.

Love this place!! Definitely coming back!!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our very first time renting a beach house and staying the night on the beach. It was absolutely amazing. The house was beautiful, with the beach just a few feet away. It was clean and well kept. There were enough rooms and beds for eveyone in our party. The experience was just wonderful!!We are planning another beach trip around spring break and we’ll definitely be going back!!Highly recommended!!!